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Flapper
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flaper
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Simple meaning
What does Flapper mean?
A 1920s stylish young woman.
Dictionary definition
A young woman of the 1920s known for bold fashion and social independence; also something that flaps.
Example sentences
Flapper in a sentence
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The costume made her look like a flapper.
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The book described flapper fashion.
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Flapper is often used for 1920s style, short dresses, bobbed hair, and social change.
Synonyms
Words like Flapper
1920s womanA woman associated with 1920s style and culture.
1920sRelated word that supports the meaning of flapper.
Antonyms
Opposite words
traditionalistSomeone who prefers older customs.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flapper, depending on context.
Word family
Flapper word family
Base word
flapper
noun
flappers
More than one flapper.
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Practice 1
What does flapper mean?
Flapper means a 1920s stylish young woman.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flapper?
1920S Woman is close in meaning to flapper in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flapper?
Traditionalist contrasts with flapper.
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